Lille and PSG: The Common Threads
Ahead of tomorrow's clash between LOSC Lille and Paris Saint-Germain, we look at some of the many players who have turned out for both clubs. The headline match of the weekend between the second and fourth place sides in Ligue 1 McDonald's also has many common links between the two sides -- here are some of the key players who've turned out for both.
Lucas Chevalier: PSG 2025-, LOSC 2021-25
A pure product of Lille's academy, Chevalier is one of a chain of top-level keepers to have played for Lille in recent years. From Mickäel Landreau and Vincent Enyeama through to Mike Maignan, who helped Les Dogues win their last title in 2020-21, a strong presence between the posts has been integral for the team. That strong play by Chevalier was what caught the eye of the capital side, having been named to the team of the year at the Trophées UNFP, and he's continued to build on that success despite strong competition for his position.
Ethan Mbappé: PSG 2023-24, LOSC 2024-
The younger brother of Kylian, Ethan made just a handful of appearances at the capital side, and when his sibling left Paris, he followed suit. After an injury-hit first season, he's been a success in the current campaign, despite having just turned 19, with three goals and an assist in just over 200 minutes.
Ethan Mbappé will face PSG this weekend 👀 pic.twitter.com/wv79xGtEgt
— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) January 15, 2026
Lucas Digne: LOSC 2011-13, PSG 2013-16
A product of Lille's academy despite being born in the suburbs of Paris, Digne was a bit-part player in Lille's double-winning season of 2010-11, but came into his own in the next season. A move to the capital followed, and Digne would win a raft of titles before moving to Roma and Barcelona, establishing himself as one of the best left backs in the world game.
Idrissa Gana Gueye: LOSC 2009-15, PSG 2019-22
Still a stalwart for club and country with Everton and Senegal, Gueye is yet another product of the Lille academy, and made his name alongside the likes of Digne, Rio Mavuba and Eden Hazard in winning a double. From there, he spent time with Aston Villa and Everton before spending three seasons with PSG, including a run to the final of the Champions League in 2020. Now back with Everton, he has helped the Lions of Teranga reach the final of AFCON and is poised to win yet another trophy.
🇸🇳 Idrissa Gana Gueye à la CAN 2025 :
- Le plus grand nombre de ballons touchés (420)
- Le plus grand nombre de passes qui cassent les lignes (81)
- Le plus grand nombre de passes réussies dans la moitié de terrain adverse (208)@Fsfofficielle pic.twitter.com/ltW4CCj0Hg— Tapis Vert (@jeanclaudesadi4) January 15, 2026
Renato Sanches: LOSC 2019-22, PSG 2022-
A revelation as Portugal reached the final of the European Championships in 2016, Sanches' career since has been somewhat injury-hit, but he's still won a raft of honors, including being a part of Les Dogues' 2021 title. A regular for the capital side in 2022-23, he has since spent time away on loan, including a spell back with his first club Benfica, but is still yet to be back to his best despite being just 28.
Thomas Meunier: PSG 2016-20, LOSC 2024-
A key element for Lille, capable of playing centrally and at right back, Meunier has been impressive throughout his career, offering tidy and composed football since arriving in France from Belgium. Back in Ligue 1 McDonald's from last season, his veteran presence has been vital for Paulo Fonseca as Lille impress on multiple fronts, Sunday's Coupe de France loss to Lyon notwithstanding.
